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Government Shutdown Harder on Black Workers

Shonda Rhimes, Black TV Mogul, Named to Kennedy Center Board

By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Although the shutdown of the federal government that began Oct. 1 is affecting all Americans, a disproportionate portion of the 800,000 furloughed federal workers are African Americans, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Because government jobs have been more available to Blacks than

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A recent White House announcement is demonstrating once again that Shonda Rhimes is one of the most powerful women in Hollywood. President Obama recently appointed the Black writer, director and producer to the board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Rhimes, a Golden Globe winner and three-time Emmy nominee, is best known as the creator of hit shows “Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice.” She is one of two Black board appointees. Obama also appointed Frank F. Islam, a Black philanthropist and technology entrepreneur to the board.

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Open Enrollment Begins for Affordable Care Act visited the website and more than 1,000 people have called the call center. There has been a lot of excitement about expanded coverage,” Quattrocki added. Despite the ongoing political machinations Open enrollment into Maryland Health of the Republican Party, open enrollment for Connection – the state’s health insurance marketplace individuals officially began for the Affordable Care Act – also known as “Obamacare” – as mandated by the Affordable Care Act – lasts until scheduled. March 31. Coverage begins for individuals on Jan. 1. In West Baltimore at Coppin State University’s In Maryland, as in other states, the launch School of Nursing – consistently ranked as one of the did not happen without glitches, yet day one was best in the nation – operates the Community Health far from the catastrophe predicted – and perhaps Center, which provides healthcare for the uninsured hoped for – by some opponents of the law. President Obama, with HHS Secretary Kathleen “We are still experiencing some technical and underserved. Sebelius, listens as enrollees in the Affordable Care challenges with the website,” said Carolyn “At the nursing center yesterday there really wasn’t Act tell their stories in the Oval Office, Oct. 1. Quattrocki, executive director of the Governor’s any significant change in the environment on the first White House photo by Pete Souza day, and I think it (beginning of open enrollment) was Office of Health Care Reform on Oct. 1. overshadowed by the [federal] government shutdown,” Dr. Marcella Copes, dean and “We’ve seen a high volume of web traffic, and the site had some unexpected bottlenecks. Our IT teams are working aggressively to resolve these issues. In the Continued on A6 meantime, we have found tremendous interest in coverage, 87,000 people have By Sean Yoes AFRO Contributing Writer

Family Outraged: Police Pursuit Ends in Death of Innocent Woman

Xavier Montgomery and Salecia Dingle are just a couple of the many teens exposed to international culture by way of Baltimore initiatives to get youths out of the country.

Important Questions Remain Unanswered By Blair Adams AFRO Staff Writer An immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angel Chiwengo arrived in the U.S. with only a few dollars in her pocket last year. Chiwengo, 46, who joined her family in Baltimore, held a job and was soon to be a grandmother, was one of three killed in a fiery crash Sept. 24 that ended a four-mile police “pursuit.” Chiwengo, who was living with her brother in Reisterstown, was returning from her job as a housekeeper at a DoubleTree Hotel, and being driven home by a colleague, Andrew Baker, when a car carrying two men who police had been pursuing for four miles, slammed into the Jeep Baker was driving. The resulting collision triggered a fire that killed the Chiwengo and the two men police were following and tied up the intersection of York Road and Northern Parkway Angel Chiwengo for ten hours. Baltimore police officials declined to say whether the pursuit was a chase in violation of police policy prohibiting all but authorized chases under the directive a police commander. They also declined to say whether the pursuing car was a marked or unmarked police vehicle. “We didn’t know anything,” Chiwengo’s brother-in-law, Nathan Franklin told the AFRO. “We had been calling her since 6 a.m. that morning because her daughter went into labor.” Franklin said after driving to Chiwengo’s house, and not getting an answer at the door, he and his wife Pascaline began to worry. “For some reason the crashed that happened earlier that morning popped in my head,” Franklin said. After he told his

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Travel Initiatives Broaden Baltimore Youths’ Global Vision

By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO

Though she’s not yet considered an adult, Brieona Carter has already put a stamp in her passport, and miles of culture underneath her feet. At just 17, her “must-do” list already has a scratch through the “travel Africa” line, and like many other youths from the Baltimore area, she has taken full advantage of the community organizations encouraging teens to push past their native borders to become trekkers of the globe. “I spent 10 days in Ethiopia and the remainder in Ghana,” Carter told the AFRO, at a recent open house for Afrikan Youth Alchemy (AYA).

“It wasn’t like I was thrown into everything, but you were set into a regular African community. We were organically immersed into the culture.” Participants camped at different locations, got into the habit of walking to markets to get fresh fruit and other necessities and directly engaged with African community members while partaking in their daily routines. “It was an amazing experience,” she said. And the AYA Project isn’t the only group focused on exposing area teens and young adults to the possibilities beyond Charm City’s boundaries. Fresh off the plane from Haiti, Xavier Montgomery’s

life has also forever been changed as a result of his travels. This year the 16-year-old high school junior, along with roughly 13 other youths took an eight-day adventure through the Dominican Republic and Haiti as part of The Big Payback, an initiative jointly created by Taharka Brothers Ice Cream, LaMarr Darnell Shields, president of the Urban Leadership Institute, and De La Sol, an Alabama service organization. (CQ) “I learned about the different cultures they have in Haiti,” said Montgomery. “I took away a sense of pride and I now have a better sense of self-awareness.” Montgomery said he Continued on A5

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Pastor Shot Dead While Preaching at Revival Church Service

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A Louisiana pastor was fatally shot as he preached to a crowd of more than 60 during a revival

service and a suspect has been arrested, law enforcement officials said Sept. 28. The shooting, at about 8:20 p.m. Sept. 27, was at Tabernacle of Praise Worship Center in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kim Myers said Saturday. Sixtyfive people were inside at the time, including the victim’s wife, said Chief Deputy Stitch

Karey’s bond has been set at $1 million. The gunman left the church, but Myers said Karey called the sheriff’s office and surrendered. Myers said after picking up Karey, deputies found two guns in a wooded area — one was a shotgun, the other a .22-caliber pistol. Myers said Karey has no known criminal history.

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Guillory. Deputies have no information on a motive or on whether the preacher and suspect knew each other, Myers said. Myers said the Rev. Ronald J. Harris Sr. was shot twice by the gunman. The man went into the church while Harris was preaching and “walked up to him and shot him at close range,” Myers said. The suspect shot him again when Harris fell to the floor. The pastor was pronounced dead at the scene. Woodrow Karey, 53, of Lake Charles, is charged with second-degree murder and was held in the parish jail Sept. 28, Myers said.

Three African Americans Receive ‘Genius’ MacArthur Fellow Awards

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Program Helps Women Recover from Homelessness

tribulations” and she was stuck, unable to pay her bills and forced to leave her house. Nivens said she came to the program four months ago and With family homelessness on the rise in Baltimore County, has not looked back since. St. Vincent’s de Paul recently launched a new program that “The program helped me get a better idea of what I want out provides shelter for women and their children—all in an effort of my life,” she said. “The staff is so supportive.” for them to regain independence. “Our goal is to have families housed within three to four Sarah’s Hope at Hannah More family shelter in month,” Teresa Eaton, director of communications told the Reisterstown, is run by St. Vincent de Paul. On Sept. 10 they AFRO. “To ensure that these families are stable and remain November 1, 2008 - November 7, 2008, The Washingto launched a new rehousing model, Front Door that offers stable and they don’t have to face homelessness again in the women a place to stay until they are future.” able to get back on their feet. Through the St. Vincent de Paul funding, 100 of their rent “We care for those in need,” is paid for six months. Thereafter, three months are paid at 50 sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspiBy Alan King Baltimore County Executive Kevin percent with rental assistance, and 25 percent for the remaining posted connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The man noticed graph a AFRO Staff Writer Kamenetz said during the launch three months. Hudson’s mother and brother. the vehicle while walking his Sunday ceremony. “Due to tough economic Jennifer Hudson and other The 90- to 120-day program accommodates more than 60 The white, 1994 Chevrolet dog. According to the Chicago for the Suburban with Illinois license Tribune, the boy had been shot her nep relatives positively identified times, women and their children. Photos byback Blair Adams multiple times in the seat blog, s homelessness “Shelter life is not easy life,” Sarah’s Hope Director Toni of the vehicle. The SUV, regisporters above: Supporters of the program is a problem Boulware told the AFRO. “People come here for a multitude of offered tered to Hudson’s murdered middle: Toni Boulware, director of that has reasons.” brother, was towed with the anyone Sarah’s Hope, Hannah More boy’s body inside and is being alive. increasingly Boulware said women who show no outward signs of left: Sincere Clary,by5;evidence Morgantechniprocessed Sinc confronted economic or emotional stress are frequent clients. “With no cians andPatricia workers.Wallace,3 The body Hudso Carolina,1; and our citizens assistance from their children’s father and trying to maintain was later removed and taken to after ap of Baltimore permanent housing on your own, is hard,” she said. the Cook County Medical Idol,” a Academ County.” Boulware said upon completion of the program, “case shelters,”Examiner’s he said. office. Hudson and other family the mo “Every management is provided for up to two years to ensure their Alonemembers and homeless, Lauren arrived at the Medical stayed night more success.” Nivens, 29 was struggling to provide Examiner’s office mid-afterThe than 500 “WeKing, are very excited toHudson’s bring our nephew. Front Door program to Julian Jennnifer for her two children. With the referral of a close noon to identify the body. ed that Given choice between look- Baltimore County,” said John Schiavone, St. Vincent de Paul of slowly men, women acquaintance, Nivens and her kidsthe were on the doorsteps A spokesman for the office the murders but is being held in Monda ing directly at the body or and children Baltimore presidentthat andHudson CEO. jail for parole violation after of Sarah’s Hope. told the newspaper viewing it on a wall-mounted news v in Baltimore Since 2009 and with the help of several key partners, “I needed to find a stable place for me and my Courtesy Photos County are in the program have “placed over 100 families into permanent children,” Nivens told the AFRO. She said she had her Jennifer Hudson and her mom, Darnell Donerson who “She held hands with her family. It wasterm obviously a verysaid emotional our homeless housing with medium rental assistance,” Schiavone. momen own place and was going through a lot of “trials and was killed, as well as her brother, Jason. By Blair Adams AFRO Staff Writer

Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain N

the body of her 7-year-old nephew Monday, just hours after his body was found in a

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plate X584859 was found on Chicago’s West Side after police received a 7 a.m. call

video screen, the family chose the latter. According to the Tribune, Hudson said, “Yes, that’s him.”

ACORN Fights Back

private sector employment over the years, especially under de jure segregation, Blacks, who comprise 13.6 percent of the U.S. population, make up 17.7 percent of the federal workforce. Overall, people of color represent 34 percent of the federal workforce. Latinos

are 8 percent of government workers, Asians are 5.8 percent, Native Americans are 2.1 percent and Native By Alan King Hawaiian and other Pacific AFRO Staff Islanders areWriter .40 percent of federal employees. People Presidential candidate John of color are 37 percent of – McCain’s attack on ACORN Associated Communitya figure the U.S. population, Organization Reform Now – projected to for grow to 43.3 confirms the success of the percent as soon as 2025 and organization, the head of the

57 percent by 2060. Federal workers considered non-essential to the functioning of government and Dallas Cowboys were instructed not players to report Tony Romo Terrell Owens, for work asand of Tuesday, the among the names submitted to first day of the new fiscal election officials. year, because Congress failed Hurd said those workers, who were doing those things to pass a permanent orwithout interim ACORN’s knowledge or permisbudget in time to prevent a sion, were fired. federal shutdown, the first “The evidence that has sur-in

“remained strong for her family” and was clearly its leader. “She held hands with her family,” the spokesman said. “It was obviously a very emotional moment.” The boy – the son of Julia Hudson, Jennifer’s sister – had been missing since Friday, when a relative found Julian’s grandmother, Darnell Donerson, 57, and his uncle, Jason Hudson, 29, shot to death in his grandmother’s home in the 7000 block of South Yale Avenue. Anwould Amberchange. Alert – Office a desigwhat nation for high-risk missing buildings would close. children – was issued Friday Paychecks be delayed. after Julian would was discovered missing after the murders. Vital services that seniors Police arrestedwomen Williamand and veterans, Balfour, the missing boy’s stepchildren, businesses and our father and estranged husband economy on would be of Julia, atdepend his girlfriend’s hamstrung.apartment Businessseveral owners Southside hours the murders. wouldafter see delays in raising Balfour’s mother,infrastructure Michele, has capital, seeking told reporters that her son had permits,toordo rebuilding after nothing with the slayings. Hurricane Balfour Sandy. remainsVeterans a suspect in

being convicted of attempted murder and vehicular hijacking. Cook County records show that he pleaded guilty to both charges in 1999. He was also convicted in 1998 for possession of a stolen motor vehicle. He was released from prison in 2006 after serving seven years for the attempted murder and car hijacking charges. The boy remained missing through a long weekend in which police and volunteers

“A federal government shutdown could have possible negative security implications as some entities wishing to Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’ take actions harmful to U.S. interests may see the nation No wonder Obama’s campaign is trying to distance him from the as physically and politically vulnerable.” group, saying, “Barack Obama

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learned about Haitian religions, such as voodoo and the Haitian approach to Christianity, but he also picked up a few pointers on how to become a businessman. “It was interesting to see how Taharka Brothers Ice Cream helped the Haitian farmers turn their cocoa and vanilla into a private business. They provided them with a way to sell their product and help the country.” Shields, who has been taking young teens on international voyages for nearly a decade, said that his own experiences outside of America helped shape his vision for other youngsters. “My first trip was in college,” he said. “I was a Spanish student and studied in Mexico. After that I’ve always wanted to make a commitment to taking youth out of the country.” Sheilds said that the exposure to how other teens are living and dealing with the same day-to-day issues inspires his own group to make better choices and become ambassadors for change. “Not only have they traveled, but they’ve done community service, which I call solidarity work. They aren’t working for people, they’re working with people,” he said. With the blessing and help of the Haitian Embassy, the group toured Haiti, interacted with local residents, worked on farms, visited hospitals and schools and competed in soccer games. Most importantly, they were able to add images and faces to the many lessons they learned about Haiti before they traveled to the country. “These are a people that have resilience historically as the first ones to free themselves from their captors,” said Shields, who said the program puts a significant amount of time

group says. “This is testimony to the work we’ve done and success we’ve had,” Maude Hurd, president of ACORN, said in an interview withteaching the AFRO. into how the Haitian “When attack started, revolution this ultimately gave we had just announced that we had way to the1.3 freedom African registered millionof new votslaves in said. America. ers,” she “That’s just to say thatThe someone’s runningalso scared Big Payback because of ACORN’s success.” focuses on the arts through McCain, who is running for film and photography president on the Republican tickventures similar to the AYA et, lashed out at ACORN in the final debate against Barack project, which is part of the Obama, contending theMinds group “is Independent Afrikan on the verge of maybe perpetratProject (I AM Project), ing one of the greatest frauds in formerly known ascountry, the Black voter history in this to Our Roots program. maybe destroying the fabric of democracy.” With the help of a private Factcheck.org, non-partisan donor, every childa with The Web site, found those claims to be “exaggerated,” with “no evidence of any such democracydestroying fraud.” Hurd believes the McCain charges were politically motivated. She said, “Because it’s lowand moderate-income people, and people of color, I believe the McCain campaign thinks those Big Payback was able to make voters are going to vote the trip to thewhich Dominican Democratic, is not necesRepublic and Haiti for only sarily true.” is noprice stranger to halfACORN the $1,600 of the controversy. round trip. For 38 years, the non-partisan The results the early organization hasoffought for social exposure to these Black and economic justice for lowand moderate-income nations are clear. Americans. Withthe 400,000 Since 2002, I AMmember families organized into more Project hasneighborhood taken more than than 1,200 chap70 back tonationwide, Africa, 75 tersteens in 110 cities ACORNofhas over the yearshigh seen percent whom earned its sharediplomas of criticism advoschool andwhile enrolled cating for affordable housing, in institutions of higher living wages, healthcare for the learning. underserved— and while organizing voter drives. And theregistration road to next year’s But nonejourney has beenhas as already withering unique and baseless as this one. begun. With the presidential election example of the weekly lessAn than two weeks away, fundraising chart—that must ACORN’s detractors allege the organization has engaged be strictly followed to bein massive voter registration fraud after effective-was circulated the reported discovery of bogus at the Downtown Cultural names, such as Mickey Mouse

“They aren’t working for people, they’re working with people.”

faced so far shows they faked forms to get paid for work they didn’t do, not to stuff ballot boxes.” ACORN, she said, is the victim of fraud, not the perpetrator of it. Art Center for the event, Hurd said only thingswith sponsored inthe conjunction bogus are the charges themthe Open Institute. selves. AndSociety factcheck. org The first week, participants agrees. concluded, “Neither whoIt plan to be in Ghana ACORN nor its employees next year are asked to set have been found guilty of, or even aside $1.with, Thecasting secondfraudulent week charged of fundraising requires a votes.” The problem came of about minimum collection $2,primarily because of the way the third week, $3, until week ACORN operates. Rather than 52, the final week, when a rely on volunteers, it pays peominimum ofthem $52 dollars is ple, many of poor or unemneeded. ployed, to sign up new voters. TheBy idea help those thewas endtoof theboth year, being registered and those doing each participant that has kept the registration. up with the weekly goala Maud explained, “We have will have collected nearly zero tolerance policy for deliberate falsification registration.” $1,400 foroftheir travel to Most news account neglect to Africa. point out that ACORN is requiredTo by better law to facilitate turn in all regparticipants and istration forms. And they also fail to note that it was organizamaximize thetheexperience, tion, the in many instances, that first organization brought the phony registrations purchased landofinauthorities. Ghana two to the attention years ago as a foothold for The McCain camp apparently isn’t interested in those fine cultural exchange. points, preferring to about air mislead“We’re talking ing ads that seek to link Obama people who may not have to ACORN, thereby undercutting gone much support. farther than the his political Inner Harbor,” McCain: I’msaid JohnOlu McCain and I approve this message. Butterfly Woods, to the men, Announcer: Who is gathered Barack women, and children Obama? A man with “a political for Sunday’s program. “They baptism performed at warp are getting a planeAfter and colspeed.” Vaston ambition. lege, he moved to Chicago. returning to African soil for Became community organizer. the first atime in generations There, Obama met Madeleine since were Talbot,their partfamilies of the Chicago kidnapped.” branch of ACORN. He was so impressive that he was asked to “We call it ‘Alchemy’ train the there ACORN because is astaff. spirit of What did ACORN in Chicago transformation,” she said. engage in? Bullying banks. “They go with a mission Intimidation tactics. Disruption to a of develop business. themselves, ACORN forced banks to to issue loans. mission be risky open,home to see a The same way typesof ofbeing, loans that different and caused the financial crisis we’re bring that back here.” in today.

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Never Organized with ACORN.” But Obama’s ties to ACORN run long and deep. He taught classes nearly two decades. for ACORN. They even endorsed impasse came as himThe for President. a result a RepublicanBut now of ACORN is in trouble. Reporter:House There are at least controlled investigationstoacross the 11 determination tie any country involving thousands of budget measure to defunding potentially fraudulent ACORN the Affordable Care Act, the forms. Announcer: Massive voter major provisions of which fraud. And the Obama campaign went into effect Oct. 1. paid more than $800,000 to an On Sept. President ACORN front 24, for get out the vote Obama warned about the efforts. Pressuring banks risky consequences oftoa issue federal loans. Nationwide voter fraud. shutdown. Barack Obama. Bad judgment. “With regard operations Blind ambition. Tootorisky for that will continue: If you’re America.

on Social Security, you will Since McCain’s comments, keep receiving your checks. ACORN’s 87 offices have been If you’re on Medicare, your bombarded with threats and doctormail. will still see you. racist The day after presidential Everyone’s mailthe will still be debate, vandals broke into the delivered. And government organization’s Boston and Seattle operations related to national offices and stole computers. security or publicrepresentative safety After a Cleveland appeared on Our TV, an e-mailwill was will go on. troops sent to theto local office saying continue serve with skill,she “is going to have her life ended.” honor, and AirR.I., traffic A worker in courage. Providence, controllers, prison guards, received a threatening call saying, “We know off work those who are you withget border at 9” and— uttered racial epithets. control our Border Patrol A caller to one office left a will remain on their posts, message on the answering but their saying: paychecks machine, “Hi, will I wasbe just calling let you that delayedtountil theknow government Barack Obama needs get reopens. NASA willtoshut hung. He’s a (expletive deleted) down almost but nigger, and he’sentirely, a piece of Mission Control (expletive deleted).will Youremain guys are fraudulent, and you to go to open to support theneed astronauts hell. All the on oak trees. serving on niggers the Space Station.” They’re gonna get all hung honObama added, “I also eys, they’re going to get assassiwant to be very clear nated, they’re gonna getabout killed.” Another message said, “You liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive deleted). Welfare bums. You guys just (expletive deleted) come to our country, consume every natural resource there is, and make a lot of babies. That’s all you guys do. And then suck up the welfare and expect everyone else to pay for your hospital bills for your kids. I jus’ say let your kids die. That’s the best move. Just let your children die. Forget about paying for hospital bills for them. I’m not gonna do it. You guys are lowlifes. And I hope you all die.” Hurd thinks the hate calls will cease soon. “In two weeks, I think these attacks will be over. But I think it will be harder for us to get our name back on good graces because they really trashed us in the last few weeks.” But ACORN will not be deterred. “We’ve been fighting for a long time, for over 30 years, for the rights of low- and moderateincome people all across the country,” Hurd said. “We’re going to continue to fight for economic justice in our communities.”

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thousands of these dedicated public servants who stay on the job will do so without pay — and several hundred thousand more will be immediately and indefinitely furloughed without pay.” The shutdown could have dire consequences for our national security, according to a report by the Congressional Research Service. Jason Hudson who’ve sacrificed for their According to the report, country will find their “Shutdown of the Federal support centers unstaffed. Government: Causes, Tourists will find every Processes, and Effects,” one of America’s national published Sept. 23: “A HIGH SQUARE parks and monuments, from federal government shutdown Yosemite to the Smithsonian could have possible negative to the Statue of Liberty, security implications as immediately closed. And of some entities wishing to course, the communities and take actions harmful to U.S. BREAD small businesses that rely on interests may see the nation NOT ON TH these national treasures for as physically and politically their livelihoods will be out of vulnerable,” the report stated. customers and out of luck. If the past is any guide, “And in keeping with the shutdown might be shortLEFT RIGH the broad ramifications lived. The longest federal of a shutdown, I think it’s shutdown lasted 21 days, important that everybody from Dec. 16, 1995 to Jan. 6, understand the federal 1996. In the past, furloughed government is America’s federal workers received largest employer. More than retroactive pay for the time 2 million civilian workers they were out. But there is and 1.4 million active-duty no assurance that would military serve in all 50 states happen this time. Members and all around the world. In of Congress are exempt from the event of a government 1 BANANA furloughs. shutdown, hundreds of Read more on afro.com.

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Open Enrollment

Family Outraged

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wife about the story, she instantly knew it was her sister. “She became hysterical and was crying,” Franklin said of his wife. According to police, officers were following the Honda occupied by the two men, later ident6ified as Devell Johns, 36 and Terrell Young, 30, after they observed what officers described as “suspicious activity.” Police said the occupants apparently disregarded police attempts to stop the car. The pursuit ended four miles later. “It was a very horrific scene, it was a very horrific crash,” Commissioner Anthony Batts said at a news conference. “Any loss of humanity in the city is tragic for us.” Johns, Young and Chiwengo were pronounced dead at the scene. Baker is in critical condition at Johns Hopkins Bayview. Batts said, “My heart is broken and it’s an impact to the organization.” Now Franklin and Pascaline, want answers. “She was a big part of me, we did everything together,” Pascaline told the AFRO. “That was my best friend.”

The last time they spoke with Chiwengo on Sept. 23. “We talked about normal everyday issues,” Franklin said. “We were just talking about life.” “She was just a great person with a lot of life,” he said. “She was a mother, a sister, a friend and a grandmother—who wasn’t able to see her first granddaughter.” Her daughter delivered a girl several hours after the crash. Just 20 days shy of qualifying for life insurance offered through her job, Chiwengo’s family seeks justice for their loss and seeks help for paying for funeral arrangements. “No one has reached out to us,” Franklin said. “Not the mayor, or councilman in my district has yet to contact us,” he said. “We want to know everything that happened. We want to see what is going on now,” he said. “It’s not fair to us, we want the truth.” Pascaline said her sister came to the U.S. to be with her family and start a business. “She travelled the world, visiting China and Dubai, and she just wanted to be with family.” “Now she is gone and we don’t know what happened.” Read more on afro.com.

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Islam is the Chairman/CEO of FI Investment Group LLC (FIIG), an investment firm he founded in 2007. The president also appointed financier David Rubenstein, Alexandra Stanton, international trade and business development executive; art gallery owner Amalia Perea Mahoney, and media CEO Walter F. Ulloa to the board. “I am grateful that these impressive individuals have chosen to dedicate their talents to serving the American people at this important time for our country,” Obama said in a statement. “I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead.” The Kennedy Center bills itself as the U.S. “national cultural center.” Located on the banks of the Potomac River near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the center is also a “living memorial” to former president John F. Kennedy, who was a champion of the arts. The board of trustees is the governing body for the institution, with members serving six-year terms. The appointments do not require Senate confirmation. “They as a group, led by the chairman, run the Kennedy Center…; they control the finances,” explained Center spokesman John Dow. A graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, Rhimes has been

professor of the School of Nursing.”there was more energy relating to that and people being upset and disappointed and angry with our government…from the patient point of view. “But, from a faculty point of view and from a student point of view, they were very excited because part of .. our goal is to be able to provide care for those who do not have care or cannot afford care,” Copes said. However, some of the individuals who did attempt to register on Oct. 1 experienced some of the challenges other Maryland residents encountered. “Some of the comments that I did hear from folks who did try was that they were not able to get through the system because of the number of people that were accessing the system on the first day. So, hopefully they will not be discouraged and will continue…and be able to sign up.” “For the community that Coppin serves this will be lifechanging when they truly understand…that individuals will be able to get the healthcare they’ve been putting off for years,” Copes added. In Northwest Baltimore, the Park Heights Community Health Alliance’s managers have been preparing for some time for open enrollment’s launch and also take the long view in helping provide

working her way through Hollywood’s ranks since the early 1990s. She served as research director for a 1995 documentary called Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream. Then in 1998, she directed her first short film, titled, Blossoms and Veils. From then on, the writing opportunities continued to flow—1999’s Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, 2001’s Crossroads, and 2004’s Princess Diaries 2. But it wasn’t until the 2005 breakthrough television series, “Grey’s Anatomy,” which was produced by Rhimes’ production company Shondaland, that the Chicago native really struck it big. And, since then, many audiences across the world avidly look forward to their weekly sojourns into “Shondaland.” In addition to her singular impact on audiences, Rhimes has also had a significant impact on the entertainment industry— raising the profile of many actors and also injecting an element of inclusiveness that has been missing from film and television since their inception, observers said. “Shonda is one of the most creative and charismatic individuals in the entertainment business today,” said Robin Harrison of the NAACP Hollywood Bureau. “Her artistic talents, which embrace diversity and inclusiveness, are assets that will serve the Kennedy Center well.” Read more on afro.com.

better healthcare choices for one of the city’s most underserved populations. “On the first day, there was no expectation of people knocking down the doors to come and get enrolled. We have had some calls and we were prepared for that,” said Willie Flowers, executive director of the Park Heights Community Health Alliance (PHCHA), which operates as a navigator program in the central region for Maryland Health Connection. “We started two years ago, alarming people about what was coming and early in 2012 we did a town hall that was a follow up to activities sponsored by Congressman Cummings,” added Flowers, who has been with the PHCHA since 2009. We’ve been doing consistent enrollment of young people into the children’s health insurance program. We’re putting it out there,” The organization operates as a health care “navigator,” which enrolls individuals into Medicaid and private coverage and a health care “assister,” which only enrolls individuals into Medicaid. But, Flowers says there is a broader goal for Park Heights. “Enrollment and health entitlements [are] not the only thing. Quite frankly our effort here is to introduce the community to holistic avenues of living and understanding of wellness and how to apply that and make wellness a part of your life on the front end so health challenges are mitigated,” Flowers said. Read more on afro.com.

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OPINION

It’s Time for a Living Wage for All Last week I proposed common-sense legislation to ensure a real living wage for every worker in D.C. Our social justice advocates have led a contagious battle, and just this week California caught the bug and became the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $10 per hour. Now it us up to all of us to keep the fight for a living wage moving forward in D.C. - to make our city a great place for every resident to live, work, and raise a family. The reasons are obvious: D.C. needs a real living wage so working people in every part of the city can earn enough to support their families. The minimum wage has fallen behind the rising cost of living, and families who depend on it are falling further, too. This challenge is especially acute here in D.C., where necessities like decent housing and groceries can be out of reach for a full-time minimum wage worker who earns just $17,000 per year. As a former D.C. social worker, I know the enormous pressure economic insecurity can create in a family. I’ve seen parents working two or three low-wage jobs while they struggle to raise their children, keep them in school, and put them on a path to greater success. It doesn’t have to be this way. Business, the government, and the community must share responsibility. My Living Wage for All D.C. plan ensures that every worker in D.C. can earn enough to raise a family by: increasing the minimum

Tommy Wells

wage over each of the next two years to $10.25, and then indexing it to keep up with the cost of urban living; significantly increasing income tax deductions, helping lower income households keep more of their hard-earned pay and moving the city toward a more progressive tax code; and increasing tax credits for small businesses, and lowering their property taxes, so they can prosper while creating good paying jobs in every community. My Living Wage for All D.C. proposal is supported by a majority on the D.C. Council and has brought business and the D.C. Chamber of Commerce to the table. I call on Mayor Gray to support this legislation as well. It’s proof that when government and businesses work together, we can encourage job growth and spread prosperity and opportunity to every part of our city.

The Year of the Black Quarterback “The NFL is entering the golden age of Black quarterbacks.” - Jason McIntyre, writing in “The Big Lead”

Sports is one of the most race-neutral meritocracies in America. From the recordshattering feats of Jesse Owens to the transcendent accomplishments of Serena and Venus Williams, there is no doubt that African Marc H. Morial Americans can excel at the NNPA Columnist highest levels in any sport if given a chance. Historically, that chance has rarely been given to aspiring Black professional quarterbacks. For decades, the prevailing view seemed to be that while African Americans made good runners, blockers and receivers, they did not possess the ability or intellect to be quarterback – the on-the-field CEO – of a National Football League team. At one time, a Black NFL quarterback was as unthinkable as a Black American president. But, what was once a rarity is now becoming the norm.

In 1920, Frederick Douglass “Fritz” Pollard became professional football’s first Black quarterback, leading the Akron Pros to victory in the NFL’s inaugural championship game. It wasn’t until almost 50 years later on the first Sunday of the 1969 regular season that James Harris, playing for the Buffalo Bills, became the first Black professional quarterback to start on an opening day – and subsequently the first Black NFL quarterback to be a full-time starter at that position. From 1969-1977, with the exception of a six-game start in 1974 by Joe Gilliam for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Harris was the only starting Black quarterback in the NFL. In 1988, Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start in and win a Super Bowl. A stellar few have joined them in the modern era – Warren Moon, Randall Cunningham, Steve McNair and Donovan McNabb come to mind. But according to a 2012 article in Pro Football Weekly, “Surprisingly, based on the overwhelming majority of black players in the league, only four, or 12.5 percent, of the 32 starting QBs in the league on the final day of the 2011 regular season were black.” The 2013 season has seen that number more than double. The third week of this year’s NFL season saw nine starting Black quarterbacks take the field for their teams — the most in history. They include: Robert Griffin III (RGIII) in Washington; Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks; Terrelle Pryor, Oakland Raiders; Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers; E.J. Manuel,

Tommy Wells is District of Columbia Council representative for Ward 6.

Buffalo Bills; Geno Smith, New York Jets; Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles; Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; and Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers. The trend is accelerating, and the new class of Black quarterbacks is making history. Jason McIntyre, co-founder of The Big Lead, a popular sports website, predicts that “it is conceivable that by week one in 2015, half the 32 NFL teams will have a black starting QB.” This is not to imply that we should only root for Black quarterbacks. I began this column by noting how sports is largely a color-blind meritocracy. As a native of New Orleans, I still root for Drew Brees on Sundays, and most of the Black NFL quarterbacks will tell you themselves that race doesn’t matter. Their only goal is to compete and win. But as we celebrate 50 years of African American progress, I cannot help but note that another barrier in sports is falling. More Black quarterbacks are getting a chance to excel on the field and earn the dignity, big salaries and endorsements that come with their success. That is good for football and good for America. Think about that as you sit back and enjoy another weekend of NFL skirmishes. And may the best man – the best team – win. Marc H. Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is president and CEO of the National Urban League.

‘I am Morris Brown College’ —A Plea to Save an HBCU Almost 131 years ago, Steward Wylie, a member of Jeffrey Miller Atlanta’s Big Bethel AME Church, made a courageous plea to his church members that if they could furnish a room at Clark College, they could build a school of their own. Armed with faith and belief in his mission, Morris Brown College, one of Georgia’s most treasured institutions, opened its doors. It is this type of fortitude and dedication to higher education upon which the college was founded. It stands to reason why its alumni and supporters are fiercely committed to stopping the financial hemorrhaging of its beloved institution. As many were unfortunately led to believe in the media, the developers FD LLC had no intention on building a check cashing store, pawn shops or any establishment of that kind on or near the campus. In fact, the plan called for a stateof-the-art hotel to be built with secured parking for guest. Morris Brown would partner with the hotel to re-establish its Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management Program, which for many years, was an internationally-renowned program. This plan did not pose a threat in any way to the health and

well-being of the neighborhood in which the students live and study. Instead, this economic engine could have fueled significant benefits to the Atlanta University Center and the surrounding community by creating a first-class conference center that could compete successfully statewide for educational and other conferences and meetings. In August 2012, Morris Brown filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to prevent the foreclosure and sale of the school at an auction. The college has since formed a strategic planning committee of qualified professionals from highlyrespected accounting and financial firms to help with the reorganization process, streamline the fundraising process, and ensure adequate funding resources to meet monthly financial obligations. Measures are in place to create greater accountability and transparency from its administrators. Finally, alumni across the globe have pledged their financial support to their alma mater. The closure of Morris Brown would serve as a detrimental loss to the city of Atlanta. The college has empowered hundreds and thousands of men and women including Alberta Williams King, the mother of Dr. King, Gloria Atchison, wife

of business executive and Tea Party activist Herman Cain, Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Alan McPherson, Mrs. Sylvia Reed, the mother of Atlanta’s Mayor Kasim Reed, and countless of other notables. Many of Morris Brown’s graduates were from lower socioeconomic backgrounds; the first in their families to graduate from college. These individuals are now accomplished and are visionary leaders in their fields. Even with the unfortunate loss of its accreditation, the school has maintained its mission of academic achievement by fostering intellectual vigor to develop each student’s potential. Although Morris Brown’s financial challenges seem insurmountable, one can only be reminded of its rich legacy, the commitment of its founding fathers, and the graduates who have made their indelible mark on society and the nation. On behalf of the alumni and supporters of Morris Brown College, we kindly ask for your prayers and support as we lay the foundation for a viable future. Mr. Miller is a 2012 graduate of Morris Brown College.

Letters to the Editor Civil Rights - Thanks

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the recent newspaper document called Civil Rights – Why We March. I learned so much about the who, what and why of my history. There was so much that I had forgotten, or indeed, never heard before. The documentation of the first period, 1901-1919, stirred me so that I have much research to do on my own as part of my “re-education.” Thank you again, for bringing our story to all who are interested in the truth of why marches were/are needed. Frances Plummer Educational consultant, history lover Baltimore

Parity and college sports

I’m a college sports fan who thinks that major universities are bullying small colleges and HBCUs who are also NCAA members. Each weekend during the football and basketball seasons we have to watch the horrendous scores of major NCAA powerhouses crushing small colleges and universities on the football fields and basketball arenas. This weekend, Sept. 21, for example, Miami U. beat Savannah State 77-7, Florida state beat Bethune-Cookman 54-6 and

Louisville beat Florida International 77-0. How can a coach from these defeated colleges and their counterparts recruit a high school prospect when he’s looking at the same scores we are viewing. Nevertheless, on occasions we may get the chance to see a small college Appalachian State (David) slay a powerhouse Michigan (Goliath) several years ago or Coppin State U. defeat South Carolina U. in the NCAA basketball tournament in the 1990s. Some people will say that the powerhouses are doing the small colleges and universities a favor by paying them lucrative fees that can be used to fund their athletic departments. That may be true; however, the fees from the games do not put most athletic programs in the financially stable status. One solution that could be considered is matching funds provided by the NCAA for each football and basketball game scheduled. Let’s remember the powerhouse universities football teams subsidize a major portion of their athletic departments’ budgets annually. We know that the NCAA makes millions of dollars each year and the matching funds could help get the smaller schools out of a budget deficit. The small colleges and HBCUs’ alumni from these small institutions of higher learning are embarrassed, laughed at and ridiculed by co-workers and peers on a weekly basis during the fall and spring months of the year. The NCAA should appoint a committee to see how this form of bullying can be stopped. Larry Harcum Baltimore

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION October 6 The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee is holding the 18th Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Reception for women of excellence at St. John’s College, 60 College Avenue, Annapolis, Md. This year’s honorees are Joyce Amos, Mary Cromwell, Lea Green, Robin Revell Dunn, Gloria Threadgill, Mary Ellen Turner and Rhonda May Winfrey. For information visit www.mlkmd.org or call 443-871-5656.

October 8

The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold its next meeting Oct. 8. The Building and Contracts Committee of the Board will meet at approximately 3:15 p.m. The full board will meet in open session at approximately 5 p.m. to discuss upcoming school board association events, school system and community meetings, and items of interest to Board members. The Board will then move immediately into closed session. The Board will resume its open session at approximately 7 p.m.

The school system is committed to accessible communication with its stakeholders. To that end, the Board of Education meetings are live-streamed and can be viewed on the BCPS Web site (www.bcps.org). The meeting(s) will be held in the ESS Building, Room 114, on the Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles Street, in Towson. The public is welcome to attend all open sessions of the Board.

October 15 Port Discovery Children’s Museum’s newest visiting exhibit, Holiday Springs & Sprockets by renowned artist and sculptor Steve Gerberich, will be on display Oct. 15 to Jan. 26, 2014. Features large-scale, holiday-themed moving mechanical sculptures, created from a variety of recycled materials, including everything from old machine parts to kitchen utensils, pieces of furniture and old toys. Port Discovery is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., Saturday 10a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Entrance to the exhibit is included in the price of admission. To learn more about Port Discovery’s exhibits and upcoming events, please visit www. portdiscovery.org.

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The Davis Dancers

A surprise birthday celebration was held for 90-year-old Roberta S. Phillips of Baltimore on Sept. 21. The event, which was held at the Forum Caterers, was planned by her daughter, Dr. Odessa D. Dorkins. Numerous close family members and friends attended the affair, which had a roaring ‘20s theme.

Mrs. Roberta Philips standing beside a 1924 Chevy

90 candle birthday cake

Honoree, Mrs. Phillips, the Rev. H. Walden Wilson II, and Thomas Phillips, the honoree’s son Mrs. Estelle Thomas, friend celebrating her 90th birthday

Van Roderick L. McLean Sr. grandson, honoree, Mrs. Phillips and Thomas Phillips, son

Kayla McLean Jones, 8 year old, 5th generation of the honoree

Dr. Odessa D. Dorkins, daughter

Eartha Lampkin singing “Give Me My Flowers”

Committee members are, from left, Barbara Howard, Kenya Stallworth, Dorothy Richburg, Rev. Wilson, pastor, Israel Baptist Church, Yvonne Fletcher and Rosa White

Sylvia Sampson and Hilda Phillips with roses for honoree

Anthony Battle, Rosa White, Essie Jackson, Kenya, Liel and Eddie Stallworth and Wendell Fowlkes Photos by JD Howard

The souvenir program booklet

Heather Foster, White House Office of Public Engagement making remarks

Reciting the poem, “The Smile of a Black Woman” by Ty Gray-El

The National Congress of Black Women (NCBW) The Chair’s Angel Award presented the 2013 Audacity of Truth awards Recipients for Black achievement and service Sept. 22. Cited for their professional achievement and public service were singer Bettye LaVette; The Nielsen Co. Vice President Cheryl PearsonMcNeil; Tamika Mallory, former head of the National Action Network; Ellie Hylton, who graduated in June with Dr. Williams introduces Gabrielle Williams the highest grade point average in (left), author, speaker and owner of her class at Harvard College; WUSA Jewelz of Jordan To her surprise, Dr. Williams 9 broadcaster JC Hayward; National is being presented with the Association for Equal Opportunity Global Inspirational Award in Higher Education President Lezli Baskerville; Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) and Darnell Lee, president and CEO of W&T Travel Services. NCBW issued a posthumous award for achievement and service to civil rights pioneer Vivian Malone Jones, who helped integrate the Beverly Willie, Ingrid O’Neal, Donna Powell, chair, Prince University of Alabama. William County, VA NCBW; JC Hayward, WUSA9 and Gloria Tony Williams of Comcast, making remarks

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Gregory Lipcomb, “Greekworks” fraternity and sorority personalized products

Ernie Ward (right), Goodyear Tire Co., presents the raffle winner, Robin Williams with a new set of tires

Local business owner/operator, Darnell Lee, recipient of the Good Brother Award; with his wife, Alverta Lopez and celebrity chef, Daniel Thomas

Mr. Tolbert

Rep. Robin Kelly, Mamie Rodgers and Trish Morris-Yamba

(Standing) Tamara Jones, Gary Flowers, Robin Williams and Brian Henderson; (Seated) Alfreda Davis and Twanda Turner-Hawkins

The Dave Bass Band Photos by Rob Roberts

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BALTIMORE’S OWN MOVERS & SHAKERS’ Hello folks! How are you? Honey child, I got some stuff for you this week. But girlfriend, last week was the BOMB! BooBoo and I were all over the place selling and autographing my new book. With that said, I want to thank my readers, fans and friends for such a strong support. It seems like you enjoy my book African-American Community, History & Entertainment in Maryland” (Remembering the Yesterday’s 1940-1980) as much as I enjoyed putting it together. I appreciate that. Since June 20 of this year, we have sold over 3,000 books in Baltimore and across the country. This past week, I was invited to the Baltimore Book Festival in Mt. Vernon, and there I saw many of my fans, who purchased copies of the book. Check out my new website: www.rambling-rose.com. This week will be fun and interesting, too. There will be a “Tribute to Mahalia Jackson” this coming weekend. Performing are Lavenia Nesmith, vocalist; musicians Harry Jackson on bass; Stephen Kay, pianist; Julian Hipkins, narrator and Terron Whitehead, percussionist Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Avenue. This will be a powerful and heart-warming performance of memorable songs of praise. Admission is free. There will be a free-will offering. The Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway Sr. is the pastor. For more information call 410-523-6880. Among the events going on this weekend is the “Trinity Chapter #5 Order of the Eastern Star Fall Cabaret” on Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. at the Monumental Elks Lodge #3, located at 1528 Madison Avenue. BYOB and BYOF, but free-setups will be provided. For more information, call Michelle Lilly at 443803-9639 or Robert Williams at 443-676-3541. By the way folks, I am a proud member of this chapter, so you know the party is ON! I will see you there! There will be a banquet honoring Joan D. Campbell, Most Ancient Grand Matron, and Samuel A. Henry, Most Worthy Grand Joshua, from Prince Hall Masons. The Emmanuel Court No. 4 and Fairmount Court No.8 Heroines of Jericho Prince Hall Affiliation invite you to join them on Oct. 6, 4p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Champagne Room, 2701 W. Patapsco Avenue in Baltimore. For more information, contact Joycelyn Hill Johnson at 410-982-2911 or Mayola Williams at 410-5252364.

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Branch Morgan III, a native of Baltimore, director of dance at United Baptist Church has choreographed for choirs at Baltimore City College, Salisbury State University, the Arena Players and other performing arts organizations locally and nationally.

Larry Washington is the oldest active member of the Arch Social Club. He has been affiliated with the club for the past 65 years. He used to live next door to the club when it was located on Arch Street and still with the club when it moved to Saratoga Street.

The Enlisted Association Chapter #9 is sponsoring a Bull and Oyster Roast and raffling off a wheelbarrow of cheer at their 39th annual event on Oct. 6, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post #22, located 125 York Road in Towson, Md. For tickets and information, call Carlos Hutchins, 443-963-5711, or Ransom Williams Jr. at 443-7973027. Well, my dear friends, I am out of space and time. Enjoy the rest of your week. Remember, if you need me, call me at 410-833-9474 or email me at rosapryor@aol.com. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS.

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A Play Capturing the Civil Rights Movement’s Sweep Manough exemplifies the celebration of hard work and peaceful married life in Gee’s Bend to Sadie through Macon, yet becomes sick as he cares for Sadie and their children during tough economic times. Audiences will be enthralled by the passionate and soulful In later scenes, a 40-year old Sadie realizes there is more to melodies of old gospel songs, the display of unwavering life beyond the Bend, and gets her independent-minded sister braveness during the Civil Rights Movement and the powerful Nella, played by Moorer, to follow her in support of the Civil tapestry of unique African-American quilting traditions, as Rights movement in 1965. The character Nella showcases they watch the musical “Gee’s Bend”, written by Elyzabeth defiance to traditional roles in the home, yet exposes “real life” Gregory Wilder, currently being performed at the Metro Stage on stage as she nervously follows her sister’s journey behind in Alexandria, Va. the footsteps of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. The play explores the life and times as Sadie Pettway, Told through African-American spirituals and hymns, portrayed by Washington, D.C.’s Roz White, who recounts Moorer and White give truth to the impact of King’s visit to Sadie’s experiences in 1939, 1965 and 2002 on a secluded Gee’s Bend Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on a rainy night, stretch by a bend in the Alabama River, 60 miles southwest of Sadie’s march with him to Selma, and both Sadie and Nella Margaret Moorer, Duyen Washington and Roz White in Montgomery, in rural Alabama. registering to vote in nearby Camden and drinking from a ‘Gee’s Bend’ Other actors featured in Gee’s Bend are Duyen Washington, “Whites Only” water fountain. Despite the beating and Margo Moorer, and Anthony Manough. The play is directed and choreographed by Thomas bruises from the police during the Selma march and also from her ailing husband Macon, White W. Jones II; music direction is by William Hubbard and William Knowles. Musician Greg gives us a glimpse of Sadie as a courageous woman who stands her ground and her principles. Holloway is featured on percussion. Gee’s Bend will be performed at Metro Stage through Despite the rural ferry being discontinued due to the audaciousness of Blacks registering to November 3, 2013. vote, Sadie is forced to support herself without connection to the larger world through Camden In dramatizing the life of a rural Alabama Black girl, White said she saw “a lot of myself in and after the untimely death of her husband Macon. Sadie, absolutely.” Sadie’s mother, played by Washington, who in 1939 attempts to prepare her Performances of Gee’s Bend at Metro Stage, 1201 North Royal Street, Alexandria, Va. Are for cooking, cleaning and making authentic quilts from old worn clothing, ends up preparing scheduled through Nov. 3. General admission tickets cost $50. Visit www.metrostage.org for Sadie for marriage and babies with tenant farmer Macon Pettway, played by Manough. more information. Gee’s Bend Reviewed by Andrea “Aunni” Young Special to the AFRO

12 Years a Slave

A Black Brit Looks at American Slavery By Kam Williams

Steven Rodney McQueen’s criticallyacclaimed directorial debut, Hunger, won the Camera d’Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. He followed that up with the incendiary Steve McQueen offering Shame, a well-received, thought-provoking drama about addiction and secrecy in the modern world. Steve and his wife, cultural critic Bianca Stigter, live and work in Amsterdam which is where they are raising their son, Dexter, and daughter, Alex. Here, he talks about his latest film, 12 Years a Slave, which recently won the People’s Choice Awards for best film and best director at the Toronto Film Festival. Kam Williams: Hi Steve. Thanks for honoring me with the opportunity to interview you. Steve McQueen: Thanks so much for the interest, Kam. KW: I’ve loved all three of your feature films, this new one, and Hunger and Shame as well. They are so different from each other and yet quite remarkable and memorable, each in their own way. SM: Thank you. Well, I do my best. I’m just happy that people are responding to the films as positively as they are. To be honest with you, it’s one of those things where we’re just happy to

get them made. When you get to make something, you always hope people will go and see it. And we’re very, very pleased by the response to 12 Years a Slave. It’s kind of humbling and remarkable.

KW: What does it mean to you to be in charge of adapting Solomon Northup’s memoir? How do you explain that his autobiography was buried for around a hundred years contrary to those of some of his contemporaries like Frederick Douglass? SM: Solomon Northrup’s story was buried for so long. When the book first came out in 1853, it was a phenomenal best seller for its time, and sold 27,000 copies in 18 months. But Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published the following year, and that was it for 12 Years a Slave. It fell into obscurity. Academics knew about the memoir but it otherwise became lost. KW: In a film described as a historical drama, how do you establish a healthy balance between history and drama? SM: As a filmmaker I was interested in illustrating the history of what slavery was about, which was slave labor. So, at the same time you’re following Solomon’s adventure of trying to get home, in the background you simultaneously see the horrors and pains of what slavery was about. KW: What interested you as a Brit in an African-American

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Rev. Raymond Massenburg, Ph.D., age 46 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 217 N Carey St Baltimore, Md. 21223 Years served: 2 Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Education: DePaul University, Chicago, Ill.; Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.; University of Illinois, Chicago; and Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, Ill. How did you hear your calling? The story of my call to ministry has been a lot of different steps. I actually heard my call first when I was a little boy, but I wasn’t ready to take it seriously until I was in my 30sI found the Episcopal Church haphazardly; one of my fraternity brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., happened to be a Rector of a big thriving church in Chicago. I started attending that church. I was studying and I had become a professor. My plan was to be a professor and have a church on the Southside of Chicago. But while I was in seminary I was working with another rector who was a fulltime doctor and a rector. I thought that he was overwhelmed. At that point I realized that if I was going to be a rector or priest, I needed to focus full time. What was the biggest surprise when you started ministry? My biggest surprise in coming to St. Luke’s is how active and strong the parishioners are. They are my greatest blessings because they are both wise and strong and have strong theological and spiritual backgrounds. What aspect are you most proud of? The Episcopal Church nationally has been seeing a decrease in membership; however, since I have been at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the church has been growing by leaps and bounds. I think it has a lot to do with the spirit of the people and the energy of the place. What’s the most exciting thing about your ministry? St. Luke’s is a historically Black congregation with a very unique challenge. The church was built pretty much right after slavery. However, we are now in an area that is predominately white or multicultural. We have a large LGBTQ community around us. The most exciting thing is how we will embrace diversity and what that will mean for a place like St. Luke’s and our history. How does social media enhance your ministry, or not? One thing for sure is that social media does play a role. Nowadays before someone comes to your church, they want to find who you are on the internet and they want to see what you are about. Our website is www.stlukesdc.org. I’m active on twitter @ RevRayMass and I have over 1,000 followers.

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Who in your community most inspires you? I’m inspired by Joseph Wysocki, a Roman Catholic Priest, who is Caucasian. He has come to this church and has really put together a wonderful and thriving music program. It’s like the St. Luke’s of old.

What’s your favorite form of recreation and self-care? I like to relax and hang out with my family. I have a wonderful wife, my bride, Yvonne of 11 years and we have two sons, Raymond and Malcolm, who serve as acolytes. I like spending family time with my wife and sons. I like to work out at the gym.

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Reassessing the Black Quarterback in the NFL over both quarterbacks. Wilson is the more accurate passer and seems to just make better decisions on the field.

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Last season, Perry Green and Stephen Riley of the AFRO Riley: Take away the read option and quarterbacks are Sports Desk squared off over which Black quarterback in the forced to play pocket passer and it’s clear that Newton is better National Football League is best. Riley touted Carolina’s Cam outfitted for such a task while Griffin has struggled mightily Newton as his personal favorite while Green cited a sparkling in that role, often seeing his team go down by 30-plus points rookie season by Washington’s Robert Griffin III to form his before he starts slinging for garbage statistics. It’s more a answer. Now, nearly a year later with both teams combining for reflection of poor performance than rust from a long layoff. a 1-5 record for the first three games of the 2013-2014 season, Defenses have figured RGIII out but he hasn’t figured out NFL Green and Riley revisit the topic as a lot of the luster has fallen defenses. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Redskins finish 4-12 off for both signal callers. So who’s the best Black quarterback this season under his guidance. I’ll go a step further and say in the NFL? Riley and Green sound off in their latest debate. it wouldn’t surprise me if he was benched at some point this Riley: I’m still sticking season because that’s how poorly he has played. Wilson and Facebook.com with Newton. If I had to start Griffin may have similar games to Newton but neither has his Cam Newton a team today, it wouldn’t even size or toughness. One season be about color for me because into the NFL and Griffin couldn’t I seriously believe Newton is sustain the contact question Griffin is the man. But for now, the best young quarterback in I’ll have to go with Seattle’s Russell Wilson the league, period. It’s about Green: Newton’s for the title this year. He’s accurate, smart ability for me and no one can overwhelming size doesn’t and mobile and he doesn’t make mistakes. match Newton’s intangibles make him any less injury prone Wilson’s so good that he may still be the when it comes to size, arm than Griffin. One shot similar best Black quarterback in the NFL. strength, athleticism, mobility to what RGIII sustained last and leadership. Carolina has year against Baltimore Ravens’ Riley: If you look around the league been in every game they’ve massive lineman Haloti Ngata none of the read option quarterbacks are played this year and Newton and any NFL player would’ve doing anywhere close to the damage they officially broke out of his so been seriously injured. That’s were last year. The NFL is catching up called “slump” last week by what makes Wilson so special. with the fad so how much of Griffin’s annihilating the New York He’s smaller than both Newton underperformance is based upon defenses Giants. He’s a Heisman winner and RGIII yet he’s probably more adjusting to him rather than recovery from and a collegiate championship durable. He’s a smart football an injury those doctors have already cleared winner so the pedigree is player who knows how to avoid him for? Wikimedia Commons definitely there. If he ever got major contact, minimizing the Robert Griffin III the right coach and weapons risk of being injured. And while Green: Depending on the type of player Russell Wilson around him this wouldn’t even Newton has been solid this year, you are, a defense can adjust to your game be a discussion. Wilson’s team is undefeated at 4-0. and still get destroyed due to the greatness of that Wilson has also beat Newton twice player. So I understand that the read option is working Green: The Black quarterback has been on the rise in recent as prolific as it was last year but I still see Griffin as that rare when both of their teams have faced off against one another. years as more teams experiment with the read option. And The Seahawks are primed for serious contention this season so talent that has the ability to transcend the NFL no matter while RGIII hasn’t had nearly the same explosiveness as he did what’s going on in defensive coordinators’ meetings. And if America will be getting the chance to decide who their pick is last season, it’s unfair to properly grade him since he’s clearly for the best Black quarterback in the NFL before it’s all said the question falls down to Griffin over Newton then the answer not himself. When fully confident and in rhythm, there’s no and done. for me would be a clear yes. Either way, I’ll still take Wilson

Ugly Gets the Most Attention

The following is another representation of a bone I find myself wanting to pick from time to time. If you are a fan of sports, you spend quite a bit of time in front of the tube watching whatever is offered. In order to keep abreast of current events, you tune in to the talking heads and listen to their take on athletes, their performance and their behavior. In an hour segment of some of these shows we listen to some guy who is 30 pounds overweight, and never participated in as much as a game of jacks, spending 15 minutes expounding on the great plays of the day. The other 45 minutes are relegated to anything negative they deem newsworthy. I have given my two cents worth on the value of LeBron James, while I have to listen to the talking heads dropping the negative comments because he hadn’t won a championship. Then when he left Cleveland to get away from playing with a bench full of no names, and took his talents to South Beach, he was still considered a bad fellow. His move proved to be a smart one because the rings finally came. This showed with the proper supporting cast he was allowed to showcase his talents. Then the accolades came mixed with a little bit of mud. “LeBron James led the Miami Heat to an NBA Championship, but it’s still a shame the way he left Cleveland.” Since then, he has won a few rings, and the Cavaliers haven’t even had anybody to lead them across the street. From my point of view, I totally understand LeBron’s choice to leave Cleveland for Miami. I would much prefer to sit with my toes in the sand, sipping a mojito, than walking around

with my coat collar turned up around my ears, my cap pulled down around my eyes, and goose bumps the size of M&Ms running down my arms. This is just one example of the bones I feel inclined to pick, but the latest blurb from the fat boys in the press box is what has prompted this outburst of anger. The talking heads are now focusing the blame guns on Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. If you follow the sport, you are aware that the quarterback plays offense. In my mind, when he is able to put 20+ points on the board his team should have a chance for the win. In the three losses, the defense is to blame in my mind. The best example I can give of this is a hard lesson I learned from my dad. I had a pretty good game on the

hardwood, and excitedly reported to him that I had scored 26 points. He gave me the stone face and reminded me that my opponent scored 28 points, so I was minus two. There were a few snide remarks over the fact that RGIII had thrown two interceptions in the last game. For the uninformed, if your team is behind, the quarterback is forced to pass and the opposition is just lying in wait. In the past, he has been able to depend on his legs to get him out of a lot of situations, but the coaching staff has got his running game on lockdown since he is still recuperating from last season’s injury. I say give him time to hone his game since he had no preseason, and don’t be so quick to give “ugly so much attention.”

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NOTICE OF ACTION To:Jerome Salter last known address 517 N. Carrolton Ave Baltimore,MD 21236 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner or petitioner’s attorney: Andrew L. McGhee 407 Courtland Blvd Deltona, Florida 32738, 407-321-4190. on or before October 7,2013 and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at P.O. Box 6043, Deland, Florida 32721-6043 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a Default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office notified of your current address. (You may file Florida Family Law Form 12.915, Notice of current Address.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s Office. WA R N I N G : R u l e 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedures, require certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions , including dismissal or striking pleadings. August 21, 2013:

TYPESET: Wed Oct 02 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: 2013-12761 FMDL Division: 03 Andrew L. McGhee Petitioner VS Jerome Salter Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION To:Jerome Salter last known address 517 N. Carrolton Ave Baltimore,MD 21236 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner or petitioner’s attorney: Andrew L. McGhee 407 Courtland Blvd Deltona, Florida 32738, 407-321-4190. on or before October 7,2013 and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at P.O. Box 6043, Deland, Florida 32721-6043 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a Default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office notified of your current address. (You may file Florida Family Law Form 12.915, Notice of current Address.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s Office. WA R N I N G : R u l e 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedures, require certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions , including dismissal or striking pleadings.

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NOTICE OF ACTION To: Donald Edward Scott last known address, 54 Neal Ave. Baltimore, MD 21206 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner or petitioner’s attorney: Andrew L. McGhee 407 Courtland Blvd Deltona, FL 32738. 407-321-4190 on or before October 7, 2013 and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at P.O. Box 6043. Deland, Florida 32721-6043 before service on petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a Default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office notified of your current address. (You may file Florida Family Law Form 12.915. Notice of current address.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s Office. WA R N I N G : R u l e 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of prodcedure, require certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions including dismissal or striking of pleadings. August 21, 2013.

Date of first publication: Date of Publication; September 13, 2013 September 13, 2013 Name of newspaper: Name of Newspaper The AfroEDT 2013 The Afro 15:54:29 American Newspaper TYPESET: Wed Oct 02 15:55:26 EDT 2013 American Newspaper 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 10/4/2013 I N T H E C I R C U I T 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4/ COURT, SEVENTH 2013 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN TYPESET: ANDWed Oct 02 12:26:40 EDT 2013 FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATIONCITY OF BALCase No: OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONTIMOREOFFICE 2013-12763FMDL SPUBLIC NOTICEPROJECT NO. 1191 ? ON-CALL DESIGNDivision: CONSULTANT 03 SERVICES FOR FEDERAL AID RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Andrew L. McGhee FOR THE CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF Petitioner TRANSPORTATIONThe City of Baltimore Office of Boards VS has been requested by the Transportation & Commissions Engineering and Construction Division, Department of Donald Edward Scott Transportation, to certify the qualifications of firms to provide Respondent design consultant services for federally funded projects.The scope of on-call services would include reconstruction, resur-

NOTICE OF ACTION facing, streetscapes, developing roadway alignment, ADA To: Donald Edward pedestrian facilities, drainage improvements, street lighting, electric ductknown banks, adtraffic signal design, water and Scott last wastewater, pavement markings, traffic control, dress, 54 signing Neal and Ave. erosion and sediment control, surveys, landscaping, planning, Baltimore, 21206 environmental site assessments, project scopeMD development, YOU HEREBY NEPAARE clearance, and other related civil engineering tasks. The design consultants NOTIFIED that an must ac- have experience with the development of plans and filed specifications for bid documents for tion has been projects involving Civil Engineering, Street Reconstruction against you and thatand Traffic Engineering, Streetand Resurfacing, Utility you are scapes and required Landscaping. to Consultants must be familiar with both Baltimore Maryland State Highway Adminserve a copyCity of and your istration (SHA) design criteria. written defenses, if Specifications for Federal Aid Projects follow the latest any, on will petitioner or version of the SHA Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials.Project design petitioner’s fees have been attorney: estimated at $3,000,000 per consultant. The Andrew McGhee services contract is estimated to duration ofL. the professional be Courtland three (3) years. Four (4) consultants will be awarded 407 Blvd contracts.Should have any questions in this matter, please Deltona, FL you 32738. contact Mr. Bimal Devkota at (410) 396-6930.Firms 407-321-4190 on aor interested in submitting proposal for this Project shall adbefore 2013 to the Office of Boards and dress aOctober ?Letter of7,Interest? Commissions, 3000 Druid and file the original withPark Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 (EMAIL: OBC.Consultants@baltimorecity.gov).Each the Clerk of the Circuit prime consultant applying for this Project will be required to Court at P.O. Box 6043. complete and submit an original Federal Form 255 along with D five e l a(5)ncopies, d , Fto lthe o rOffice i d aof Boards and Commissions. The Federal Form 255 and the five copies must be submitted on or 32721-6043 before before 12:00 p.m. (Noon)or on 10-25-2013.The consultant seservice on petitioner lected for the award of this project shall provide professional immediately thereafter. liability, auto liability, general liability and workers? comIf pensation you failinsurances to do so, a by the City of Baltimore.All as required Default may be en-and surveying firms listed in the architectural, engineering proposal for the project tered against you must for be prequalified by the Office of Boards anddemanded Commissions in for each applicable discipline at the the relief time of submittal for the Project.It is policy of the City of the petition. Baltimore to promote equal business opportunity in the City?s Copies all court contractingofprocess. Pursuant to Article 5, subtitle 28 of the d oBaltimore c u m e nCity t s Code i n (2000 t h i s Edition) ? Disadvantaged Business including Enterprise (DBE) participation goals apply to this case, orders, contract.The DBE goal is 25 %The proposed Disadvantaged are available the Business Enterpriseatfirms must be named and identified as a Clerk of the DBE within Item Circuit 6 of the Standard Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for You identifying outside key consultants/ Court’s Office. for this project.Any subm associates a y r e vanticipated i e w t hfor e sutilization e mittal that doesupon not include documents re-the proper DBE participation will be disapproved for further consideration for this project. quest. You must keep firm submitting a SF 255 for Verifying CertificationEach the Clerk of for thea project Circuit consideration is responsible for verifying that all DBE?s toOffice be utilized on the project are certified by the Office Court’s notified Minoritycurrent Business Enterprise, Maryland Department of ofof your adTransportation prior to submitting the proposal. A directory of dress. file from the Office of Minority certified(You DBE?smay is available Florida Family atLaw Business Enterprise 410-865-1269. You may also access the directory www.mdot.state.md.us/mbe/directory.html. Form 12.915.atNotice of Non-AffiliationA firm submitting a proposal may not use a current address.) FuDBE to meet a contract goal if1.The firm has a financial ture papers in this lawinterest in the DBE.2.The firm has an interest in the ownership suit beofmailed to the firm is significantly involved in or will control the DBE.3.The the operation the DBEat (Article 5, Subtitle 28-41).A firm address on ofrecord submitting a prime consultant that fails to comply with the the Clerk’sasOffice. of :Article Wrequirements ARNING R u5,l eSubtitle 28 of the Baltimore City Code when executing a contract is subject 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of prodcedure, require certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. 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Sealed proposals addressed to the Board of Estimates of Baltimore, will be received until, but not later than 11:00 a.m. local time on the following date(s) for the stated requirements: OCTOBER 9, 2013 *LEASES FOR LARGE SCANNERS B50003158 OCTOBER 16, 2013 *PARTS & INSTALLATION SERVICE TO UPFIT ENVIRONMENTAL POLICE VEHICLES B50003177 THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT CAN BE VIEWED AND DOWN LOADED BY VISITING THE CITYS WEB SITE:www. TYPESET: Wed Oct 02 17:16:52 EDT 2013 baltimorecitibuy.org CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for RP 13809R-Federal Hill Playground will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Positively no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon. The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, at the Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of Friday, September 27, 2013 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $50.00.Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid package. All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be prequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. Interested parties should call 410-396-6883 or contact the Committee at 3000 Druid Park Drive, 1st Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. If a bid is submitted by a joint venture (”JV”), then in that event, the document that established the JV shall be submitted with the bid for verification purposes. The Prequalification Category required for bidding on this project is G90041-Installation of Playground Equipment Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $100,000.01 to $500,000.00. A ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at 2600 Madison Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21217 on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. Principal Items of work for this project are: Playground Renovation The MBE goal is 2% The WBE goal is 0% RP 13809R

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